Cooke set a portion of Waller's ode in praise of Charles II and his navy as a compliment to that of George III a century later.

Lyrics: Edmund Waller

Where e'er thy navy spreads its canvas wings,Homage to thee, and peace to all, she brings:The French and Spaniard, when thy flags appear,Forget their hatred, and consent to fear.So Jove from Ida did both hosts survey,And when he pleased to thunder, part the fray.